India Tour to West Indies: Ind vs WI 3rd ODI prediction
India is on a roll against the West Indies on their home ground. Though the two wins were very close and the host fought very well in both of the matches yet they are lagging in the series. The blue shirts are now leading the three-match series with 2-0 with the last match remaining. it will be played on 27th July 2022 in the same stadium of Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad.
Analysis
West Indies is looking desperate for a win after 8 consecutive losses. As India has already won the series, West Indies will fight to avoid humiliation in case of a clean sweep. Let’s have look in detail.
1st ODI
India has won its 12th consecutive ODI series. In the first ODI, openers and a down plaid the foundation of 308 runs for India with Dhawan leading from the front with 97, Shubman 64 and lyer 54. West Indies fought well and fall short of 3 runs only. Mayers 75 were prominent.
2nd ODI
The second match again was a high-scoring match. This time West Indians gave the target of 312. Shai Hope played excellent innings of 115 and captain Pooran followed with 74 runs. Shrdul Thakur got 3 wickets. In response to that, India got this in the last two balls as of striking of Axar Patel who smashed 64 in 35 balls and made India win by 2 wickets.
India
Allrounder Axar played an amazing cricket on Monday and made his team out of a sinking ship. He was undefeated with 5 sixes and three fours. Shikhar Dhawan is also looking good after taking on the responsibility of the captain. Iyer and Samson are also in good form. In bowling Thakuri doing well. Spinners like Axar, Chahal and Hooda are also helping in taking wickets.
West Indies
Shai Hope is the sign of danger for Indian bowlers who smashed 115 runs in the last match. Pooran and Mayers are also looking good in form. in bowling, Joseph is doing good for the team.
Bowling is the weak link in the West Indian team. Failure to get wickets in critical time led to the loss of both matches. Holder will be missing the 3rd ODI as he is affected by COVID. Motie will also be missing as of his injury.
Jadeja may join the team in the third ODI subjected to his fitness. Replacing Avesh Khan as of his performance, Arshdeep Singh or Prasidh may be given chance in 3rd match.
In the last 5 matches, India won 4 while West Indies lost all.
Pitch Report: India Tour to West Indies: Ind vs WI 3rd ODI
The pitch is proving support to both batting and bowling. We have seen in the previous matches as well that spinners and pacers both gained benefit from this pitch. However, conditions for batting are observed more beneficial.
Prediction: India Tour to West Indies: Ind vs WI 3rd ODI
Keeping in view of all the odds, statistics, performance of teams and pitch conditions, India looks more strong than West Indies. According to Betjee experts, the chances of winning India are more than West Indies.
Match Details
3rd ODI, India vs West Indies: India Tour to West Indies: Ind vs WI 3rd ODI
Date: 27 July 2022
Time: 7 PM
Venue: Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad
